Big enough to make a difference, intimate enough for genuine connections
July 18 to 21, 2025
Networking is the strategic process of building and nurturing professional relationships to exchange information, resources and opportunities. At Durban FilmMart (DFM), networking takes on a more intimate and focused approach; allowing filmmakers, producers, distributors and industry professionals to connect in a curated environment.
The benefits of networking at DFM are significant. It fosters meaningful collaborations, provides access to key film professionals and opens doors to co-production and financing opportunities. A close-knit setting encourages deeper conversations, trust-building and tailored deal-making. By engaging in targeted networking, participants can accelerate project development, gain insider insights and establish long-term partnerships that drive success in the competitive film industry.
DFM curates the following networking opportunities as part of the Industry Programme:
* Coffee Connect: A 2-hour interactive session where
producers and filmmakers can connect and network over a cup of coffee
* Daily lunch networking events in the exhibition hall:
available to all delegates, encourages informal discussions and interactions
* By invitation-only cocktail functions: industry
professionals connect in an exclusive gathering designed for meaningful
engagement
* Exhibition stand: Draws delegates into a branded space for
one-on-one discussions
Strategic participation in these networking forums elevates
your market presence and positions your company as a key player in shaping
tomorrow’s cinema.
Contact the DFMI team on info@durbanfilmmart.com (mailto:info@durbanfilmmart.com?subject=Networking%20Sessions%20at%20DFM2025&body=) or sales@durbanfilmmart.com (mailto:sales@durbanfilmmart.co.za?subject=Networking%20Sessions%20at%20DFM%202025&body=) to find out how we can position your brand in front of an involved and influential audience through one of our networking events.
Get in touch with any inquiries
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** Early Bird Registration is now open! Head over to the DFM
website for more.
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The Durban FilmMart Institute receives principal funding
from the Durban Film Office and eThekwini Municipality.